Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Osteel, Germany

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Osteel...

Osteel is a coastal city in Germany. It is a relatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 2383 people. The water temperature around Osteel varies significantly during the year. The temperature ranges from 4°C (39.2°F) in February up to 17.5°C (63.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Osteel is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Osteel?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters close to Osteel is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Osteel. A spot that might be worth checking out is Norderney, which is 13.3km (16.2miles) away from Osteel. Click here for directions and for more information on Norderney and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Osteel are Borkum, Nordstrand, which is approximately 26.1km (16.2miles) away, and Helgoland, located roughly 52.4km (32.5miles) from Osteel.

Are there beaches near by?

Yes, there are more beaches in close proximity to Osteel. The closest one is Norddeich, which is only 7.3km (4.6miles) away from Osteel. Another fun beach near Osteel is Norderney Beach, which is roughly 12.9km (8miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Osteel?

The water temperature around Osteel is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Osteel. However, during late winter, temperatures come down to roughly 4°C (39°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Osteel?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (39-48°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when water temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Osteel: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Osteel...

Do you know what the the island Snake in the United States, the city Belorechensk in the Russia, and the city Waterloo in the Sierra Leone have in common with Osteel? Click on the links to find out...